Douce
Brief Synopsis
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In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
Cast & Crew
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Claude Autant-lara
Director
Odette Joyeux
Madeleine Robinson
Marguerite Moreno
Philippe Agostini
Photography
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Film Details
Also Known As
Love Story
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1943
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Sound
Mono (Klangfilm Eurocord)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Synopsis
In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
Director
Claude Autant-lara
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Love Story
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1943
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Sound
Mono (Klangfilm Eurocord)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
